1. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT (MTC)
that develops into a
KNOCK OUT BUNKERS (KOB) battle drill.
During the MTC the SL determines
(METT-TC)
that his/her squad can suppress the enemy
with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also
determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not
in contact can maneuver and flank to the right
in order to attack and knock out the bunker.
The SL directs or leads the assault team
into position to assault and KOB.
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

2. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
REQUIRED ACTIONS
. The squad initiates contact (if not engaged first by the enemy).
. The SL determines if the squad/team can maneuver (METT-TC).
. The PL determines which bunker is to be assaulted first
and directs one squad (not in contact) to knock it out.
. The SL repositions the squad or fire team to isolate the bunker as well
as to continue suppressive fires.
. The assaulting team, with the SL move along the covered and concealed
oute and take action to knock out the bunker.
NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and
direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

3. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
AR
LD
G
LD
TL
G
SECURITY
SL
AA
R
AR
SECURITY
SECURITY
TL
R
LD
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
RALLY POINT
SECURITY

4. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
TL
1. Seek Cover and Return Fire
2. Locate the Enemy
3. Suppress the Enemy
G
AR
R
SL
TL
AR
G
R
RALLY POINT
- Squad Column Formation
- Traveling Overwatch Mvt. Technique
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

5. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
Suppress
w/ one
Fire team?
YES
Can we
maneuver
and flank?
AR
YES
TL
G
R
SL
TL
AR
R
G
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
1. Seek Cover and Return Fire
2. Locate the Enemy
3. Suppress the Enemy

6. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
AR
TL
G
1.
2.
3.
4.
R
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
TL
AR
SL
R
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
G

7. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
AR
TL
G
R
TL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
AR
SL
R
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
G

8. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
TL
AR
SL
AR
TL
G
R
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
G
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack

9. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
G
SL
R
N
OBJECTIVE
TL
OTE: Battle handover
key. The signal(s) for
IFT FIRE and LIFT/
EASE fire are critical
order to maintain the
tiative and element
surprise.
AR
AR
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
TL
G
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack

10. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
SL positions him/herself
where he/she can best
control his/her teams.
R
N
OBJECTIVE
G
OTE: Battle handover
key. The signal(s) for
IFT FIRE and LIFT/
EASE fire are critical
order to maintain the
tiative and element
surprise.
TL
AR
AR
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL
TL
G
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack

11. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
SL positions him/herself
where he/she can best
control his/her teams.
R
N
OBJECTIVE
SL
TL
G
AR
AR
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
TL
G
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack

12. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Once the grenade explodes,
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18 The person covering the bunker
exit enters the bunker, firing
short bursts, to destroy the
enemy.
R
N
OBJECTIVE
SL
TL
G
AR
Person w/ the grenade cooks
it off for 2 sec. MAX and
shouts FRAG OUT – while
throwing it into the bunker
or laying it near the front hole
(aperture) of the bunker .
AR
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
SL positions him/herself
where he/she can best
control his/her teams.
TL
G
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack

13. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
SL INSPECTS the bunker to ensure
that it has been destroyed.
R
SL
N
G
OBJECTIVE
TL
AR
AR
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
TL
G
R
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack

14. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
G
N
LOA
TL
SL
OBJECTIVE
AR
R
AR
TL
G
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seek Cover and Return Fire
Locate the Enemy
Suppress the Enemy
Attack
R
Once the assaulting team has seized the
enemy position, the SL establishes local
security. What occurs next is METT-TC
dependent. At the conclusion of the
assault, the squad is most vulnerable.
The SL signals for the supporting team
to move up into designated positions.
The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS
(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)
as required.
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

15. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
G
R
TL
AR
SL
N
OBJECTIVE
AR
TL
R
G
1. Consolidate and reorganize
-ACE
-SALUTE
-SITREP
2. Report to higher
Once the assaulting team has seized the
enemy position, the SL establishes local
security. What occurs next is METT-TC
dependent. At the conclusion of the
assault, the squad is most vulnerable.
The SL signals for the supporting team
to move up into designated positions.
The SL calls for SPECIALTY TEAMS
(EPW, AID & LITER, AND DEMO)
as required.
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

16. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
R
AR
N
OBJECTIVE
TL
G
SL
-Fire in the hole 1 (Aslt Team leaves)
-Fire in the hole 2 (Spt Team and others leave)
-Fire in the hole 3 (Demo Team leaves)
G
TL
AR
R
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
ORP
SECURITY
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
Execute withdrawal plan

17. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
1. Consolidate and reorganize
ORP
-ACE
-SALUTE
-SITREP
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
SECURITY
2. Report to higher
If the squad has to quickly move off of
the enemy position (METT-TC) and/or
as directed, then consolidation and
reorganization will occur at the
established ORP.
RALLY POINT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

18. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
This is a MOVEMENT TO CONTACT (MTC)
that develops into a
KNOCK OUT BUNKERS (KOB) battle drill.
During the MTC the SL determines
(METT-TC)
that his/her squad can suppress the enemy
with one (1) fire team (SUPPORT). He/she also
determines that the fire team (ASSAULT) not
in contact can maneuver and flank to the right
in order to attack and knock out the bunker.
The SL directs or leads the assault team
into position to assault and KOB.
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE

19. KNOCK OUT BUNKERS
Battle Drill 5, p. 4-18
N
OBJECTIVE
REQUIRED ACTIONS
. The squad initiates contact (if not engaged first by the enemy).
. The SL determines if the squad/team can maneuver (METT-TC).
. The PL determines which bunker is to be assaulted first
and directs one squad (not in contact) to knock it out.
. The SL repositions the squad or fire team to isolate the bunker as well
as to continue suppressive fires.
. The assaulting team, with the SL move along the covered and concealed
oute and take action to knock out the bunker.
NOTE: This is a technique and is METT-TC dependent. Guidance and
direction from higher MUST also be considered during execution.
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE